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Liverpool City guide, including Liverpool Hotels
February 23rd, 2010 | 
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Liverpool is, of course, most famous for being the city that spawned
The Beatles. But there is much more to this fascinating city’s past
than just the Fab Four. Recent years have seen extensive re-development
in the city and Liverpool is once again on the up swing in terms of
popularity. The docks have been rejuvenated, there is a thriving
cultural scene and the city is today renowned all over the UK for its
nightlife. Once again on the up, Liverpool is well worth a visit for
any visitor.
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European Capital of Culture 2008 – Liverpool
Fact of the matter is there will be a life after and life before the European Capital of Culture 2008 for Liverpool. Liverpool will take its place next to the previous culture capitals, a formidable list of great European cities. The programme started in 1985 with Athens being the first to gain this great honour, and since then Paris, Florence, Prague, Lisbon and Madrid have followed suit.
Liverpool And The Beatles
The Beatles are known the world over; for their music, for their throngs of adoring fans, for the artwork on their albums. It was their work that put Liverpool on the musical map and now the city receives a plethora of tourists looking to retrace the steps of the Fab Four.
Up until 1973 fans would often visit the original Cavern Club where the band was first discovered – by manager Brian Epstein – but it was demolished to make way for the Merseyrail Underground. Knowing that completely removing the building would destroy a big part of the city’s history, the council decided to simply rebuild the club with its original bricks, meaning fans can still get the experience that members of the audience shared that fateful night.
History, Culture, and the Beatles: Liverpool Calling this Summer
Liverpool is a city-lover’s dream holiday destination. With everything from world-class museums and exhibitions to renowned festivals and stunning city architecture, there’s something to see or do around every corner in Liverpool.
Start your tour with a visit to the city’s renowned Dock Front. Declared a World Heritage Site in July 2004, the Dock Front was recognised as a example of a commercial port at the time of Britain’s greatest global influence – making it a must-see on any trip to Liverpool. Today, the site is divided into distinct areas – the Pier Head, Albert Dock, Stanley Dock, the Cultural Quarter, and Duke Street – with each region exuding its own character and charm.